Coping in the academic rat race – How to deal with task overload, uncertainty and performance pressure

Online

Discussion

10.00 – 11.00 CEST

Academics are confronted with a multitude of tasks and opportunities. This interactive discussion addresses the questions of setting priorities between teaching, research, publishing, qualification work, committee work, conferences, proposals and many other options under often precarious employment conditions with low hours or short contract terms. After inspiring impulses from RMU professors, we discuss how early career researchers can make progress in this metaphorical rat race.

Language: English

Guest:

• Prof. Dr. Armin Schäfer, Professor of Political Science, University of Mainz

Karrierewege außerhalb der Wissenschaft – Kultur und Bibliothekswesen

Online

Testimonial

12.00 – 14.00 CEST

Ab einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt kommt für jede promovierende Person die Frage auf: Möchte ich in der Wissenschaft bleiben, oder strebe ich eine Karriere außerhalb der Wissenschaft an?

In diesem Lunchtalk stellen Dr. Hedwig Suwelack und Dr. Jonathan Roth ihr außeruniversitäres Berufsfeld Kultur und Bibliothekswesen vor und teilen ihre Erfahrungen rund um die Themen Entscheidungsfindung und Einstieg in den Arbeitsmarkt außerhalb der Universität. Sie beantworten Fragen zu Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten und Aufgabenfeldern sowie zu den gesuchten Profilen und Fähigkeiten in der jeweiligen beruflichen Tätigkeit.

Sprache: Deutsch

Beteiligte: 

• Dr. Hedwig Suwelack – Leiterin Martinusbibliothek Mainz
• Dr. Jonathan Roth – Kulturmanager Kulturbüro Rüsselsheim
• Jessica Werking – JGU (Moderation)

Externe Anmeldung erforderlich. Bitte melden Sie sich hier an.

Of research concepts and profiles in appointment procedures - Goals, elements, views, trends and counselling

Online

Workshop

14.00 – 16.00 CEST

A convincing research profile as well as a forward-looking research concept are paramount for a successful career as an Established Researcher (R3), particularly regarding a professorial or comparable position. In this lecture with interactive elements, participants will be introduced to guiding principles of their current research career, including a discussion on how they can identify them. In addition, they will be empowered to develop a coherent, forward-looking research concept that takes into account the priority areas of the institution they are applying to.

Participation is limited to 20 people.

Target group: Advanced postdocs

Language: English 

Trainer: Dr. Beate Scholz – Managing Partner of Scholz CTC GmbH, Strategy consultant, trainer, coach, expert and reviewer in universities, research institutions and scientific organisations

Separate registration required. Please fill in the registration form.

Consistent research concept and profile for appointment procedures – Individual coaching & feedback (Friday, July 11)

Online

Individual Coaching

Time: to be announced by coach on time before July 11

In recruitment procedures for Established Researcher (R3) positions, particularly professorships, it has become common practice to request from applicants a description of their current research profile as well as a forward-looking research concept. Usually, expectations are specific to the job offered and the institutional environment.

The aim of this coaching is to support participants in developing a consistent research profile and concept by considering their individual trajectories, past achievements and research plans. The trainer offers a 60-minutes individual coaching feedback on participant’s CV and either a draft of the research profile or a draft of the research concept (2 pages max.). CVs and drafts have to be sent to the trainer at least 14 days before the coaching on Friday, July 11. The coaching is free of charge for the participants.

The individual sessions will be arranged via doodle. Planned duration: 60 min via Zoom. You will receive an invitation to register for an individual coaching session. 

Participation is limited to 6 people.

Target group: Advanced postdocs

Language: English or German

Trainer: Dr. Beate Scholz – Managing partner Scholz CTC GmbH, Strategy consultant, trainer, coach, expert and reviewer in universities, research institutions and scientific organisations

Separate registration required. Please fill in the registration form.